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OCTOBER, 2024 VOLUME 73, ISSUE 10
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MESSAGE FROM PASTOR KELLI
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Click below for Pastor Mike's article...
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MISSIONS UPDATE from Doug Wingert, Chair
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Click Here to read Doug's update on the many outreach programs for our Missions volunteers!
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OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT AND SERVE
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Catalina UMC thrives because of the gifts and talents shared by people like you! You are invited to share your unique gifts and interests to connect with others and contribute to the vibrant life of our church by clicking here to fill out our questionnaires.
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Once completed, someone will follow up with you to share additional information and next steps. We may not be able to accommodate each person’s preferences, but we will do our best to connect you appropriately!
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THE TUCSON BLACK FILM CLUB a Reflection by Blythe Strong
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Click Here to read Blythe's update on the Multicultural Growth Committee's trip to the Dunbar Pavilion in mid August.
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WELCOMING AND AFFIRMING TEAM from Paul Newhouse
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Click Here to read Paul's report on the UMC's announcement of a new project to collect LGBTQ+ History.
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Women’s Bible Study: Wednesdays @ 9:30am
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Sermon on the Mount by Jen Wilkin. We have enjoyed studies by Jen previously. The study is on Wednesdays from 9:30 to11:30, Sept. 18- Nov. 13 in room H230. Hope to see you there. Invite a friend! Contact Brenda Halferty for more information and to sign up. 520-481-6993 or [email protected]
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Men’s Bible Study: Wednesdays @ 6:45am
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We meet weekly on Wednesday mornings in Room E23 at 6:45 am. For those whose schedules allow, we plan on going to breakfast at 8:00 am following Bible Study.
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GREETINGS FROM STAFF PARISH by Diana Hill
Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) is beginning the process of hiring a Choir Director. Members of the congregation are invited to serve on a Director Search Committee. It would include 1-2 meetings in October to refine the job description and job posting, and have it approved by SPRC. Then we would review the applications, write interview questions, and interview qualified candidates. After selecting a Director your work would likely be done. It is a 3-6 month commitment starting October 1.
Please email [email protected] and state why you’d like to serve on the search committee. We want the committee to represent the many talents and demographics of our congregation.
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ANGEL TREE SEASON COMING SOON! by Judy Wingert
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Catalina has participated in the Angel Tree project through the Prison Fellowship Ministry for the last 25 years. Our congregation provides a clothing gift and a toy gift for each child. We will have 50 children this year. The gifts are for Christmas on behalf of a child's parent who is incarcerated. Stay tuned for specific activities. At the end of Oct. we will need people to call caregivers to get gift ideas, and in Nov. and Dec. we will need people to take an Angel Tree tag and shop for a gift, people to help wrap and people to deliver gifts to caregivers. If you would like to participate in any way, please contact Judy Wingert - [email protected] or 520-909-4404. The Angel Tree project has a few expenses such as postage stamps and manila envelopes. If you would like to donate to Angel Tree, please make a note on your donation. Thanks in advance. This project takes our whole congregation to be successful!
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Mark your calendar for these upcoming events:
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Together Tuesdays: First Tuesday of the month @ 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall
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Our next gathering is Oct 01. An hour of fun in Fellowship Hall for families with children under 8 years old includes light meal, singing, crafts and a bible theme each month.
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Blessing of the Animals: Friday, Oct 4, 4:30 -6 pm on the 1st St lawn
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Bring your pets and join us on the lawn for fun and prizes! We are asking our members to bring animal snacks.
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Catalina Breakfast Forum: First Saturday of the month @ 9am in Fellowship Hall
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Our speaker for Saturday, Oct. 5 is Lovely Ganthier, Community & Donor Engagement Manager "I am you 360." Breakfast is $4 per person at the door. Please RSVP so we know how much food to prepare! Reply to [email protected] or call 520-327-4296 during office hours.
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Queers & Coffee, Tue, Oct 8, 6pm, at Crave Coffee
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Looking for a fun and fresh way to build community? We'll grab the tab on coffee for a casual conversation about life, faith, and identity. Whether you have great faith, questioning faith, or none at all, let's connect, share stories, and explore what makes us who we are. Cheers, queers!
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Trunk or Treat: Friday, Oct 18, 5-6:30 PM, West Parking Lot
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We would love to see many car trunks decorated and handing out candy!. Contact Paige at [email protected] if you will participate. There will be a competition for the best decorated trunk, voted on by the Trunk or Treaters! This will be held in the shaded area of the parking lot and is sure to be a blast! We also need allergy safe candy donations. Please no candies with tree nuts or peanuts. There will be a bin for candy donations in the Fellowship Hall.
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...St. Paul's UMC, Tucson; Trinity UMC, Bisbee; Vista de la Montana UMC, Tucson
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...An end to war, violence and suffering for all peoples in conflict.
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Want to know more about the United Methodist Church? You'll find it on the website link shown above. Take a look. You'll be surprised!
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Catalina Cares - E-news Weekly
Are you on the email list? If not, click here and fill out the form. We'll add you to the list and you can stay "In the Know!" every Thursday afternoon!
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Monthly Bible Verses
If you would like a copy in print, please contact the office.
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DO YOU SHOP AT FRY'S?
Did you know that you can become a Fry's Community Partner and every time you swipe your Fry's card a percentage of your purchase can be donated to CUMC? Stop by their Customer Service desk and choose CUMC as your community partner!
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OFFICE HOURS
The office is open Monday-Thursday, 10am to 3pm.
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